Foreword / by Emily Ley -- Preface -- Introduction: the words of our lives -- In the beginning was the words -- Living words. The words you say -- Saying the words -- Giving words. Words that are personal -- Words that are loving -- Words that are nurturing -- Words that are spiritual -- Words that are wisdom -- Words that are believable -- Lifegiving words. Giving words that give life -- Epilogue: the words of their lives -- Our 24 family words of life

"Your life-giving words can powerfully influence your children. From their years of experience, the Clarksons will help you follow biblical principles for giving heart-shaping words to your children. You will become a lifegiving parent who understands and purposefully uses the power of words to build a godly legacy through family faith formation"--